Population: 64,000,000 (estimate) of which around 9.4 million live in Bangkok
Area: 198,115 sq miles
Geography: Thailand shares a border to the west with the Indian Ocean and Myanmar (Burma), to the south and east with Malaysia, to the north by Laos and to the east by Cambodia. Thailand’s north is mountainous, the centre is flat and dominated by the Chao Praya river valley, and the south is a narrow isthmus that widens into the Malay peninsula.
Climate: Thailand has a hot, tropical climate, with monsoon conditions. The main monsoon season is between June and October, when conditions are wet, hot and humid. The best time to visit Thailand is between November and February, although the best weather conditions in the southern islands (e.g. Koh Samui) falls between June and September.
Language: Thai, although English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas.
Currency: Thai Baht Current rate £1 = THB64.72
Time: GMT +7 hours
Visa Requirements: UK passport holders do not need a visa to visit Thailand, though they must be in possession of an outbound ticket.
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